Region in Piedmont, Italy
Lake Maggiore weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Lake Maggiore
Apr–Jun and September are mild; camellias bloom in spring. Jul–Aug is busy and expensive. Gardens and island palaces close roughly late Oct to late March.
Lake Maggiore weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°51 mm
- Feb8°59 mm
- Mar13°70 mm
- Apr17°102 mm
- May22°139 mm
- Jun26°120 mm
- Jul28°107 mm
- Aug28°129 mm
- Sep23°99 mm
- Oct18°112 mm
- Nov12°147 mm
- Dec7°73 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | -1°C31°F | 51 mm | 75% | Cold |
| February | 8°C47°F | 0°C33°F | 59 mm | 74% | Cold |
| March | 13°C55°F | 4°C40°F | 70 mm | 72% | Cool |
| April | 17°C63°F | 9°C48°F | 102 mm | 72% | Cool |
| May | 22°C71°F | 13°C56°F | 139 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C79°F | 18°C64°F | 120 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C83°F | 20°C68°F | 107 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C82°F | 19°C67°F | 129 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C74°F | 15°C59°F | 99 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 18°C65°F | 10°C51°F | 112 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| November | 12°C54°F | 6°C42°F | 147 mm | 79% | Cool |
| December | 7°C45°F | 1°C33°F | 73 mm | 75% | Cold |
Best months across Italy
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Venice | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Florence | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Milan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Amalfi Coast | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Naples | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Lake Como | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Cinque Terre | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Sicily | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Tuscany | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Positano | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sardinia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Bologna | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Verona | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Pisa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Capri | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sorrento | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Lake Garda | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (31°C) |
| Turin | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Siena | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Puglia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Dolomites | Jan–Mar, Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Taormina | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Palermo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Catania | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Bari | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Matera | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Lecce | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Genoa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Lake Maggiore | Apr–Jun, Sep | Jul (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Lake Maggiore?
Apr–Jun, Sep. Apr–Jun and September are mild; camellias bloom in spring. Jul–Aug is busy and expensive. Gardens and island palaces close roughly late Oct to late March.
When is the rainy season in Lake Maggiore?
Rain peaks in November with about 147 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Lake Maggiore?
July, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Lake Maggiore get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -1°C (31°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Navigazione Laghi (Lake Maggiore ferries)
- Trenitalia
- Stresa Tourist Office (Mottarone cable car closed)
- ASL VCO
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.